Del Norte mineral well has flowed for half a century, in heart of town
Date
[between 1940 and 1950]
Summary
A stone shelter is built over the Del Norte mineral well in Del Norte, Colorado, in Rio Grande County. The shelter is a sandstone structure with a hipped roof with shingles. The silhouette of the well is visible underneath the shelter. A pickup truck is parked behind the monument. The words "July 4, 1897" and "25th Anniversary" are etched in the stones. Signs: "Del Norte Mineral Well" and "Analysis of Water, Silica St Oz 75.8 Pts. 1,000.000, Culorine Cl 208.0, Bicarbone Acid IOH 1968.0, Sulphuric Acid IOH 93.4, Calcium CA 121.2, Magnesium Mg 104.1, Potasium K 26.8, 2597.3.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 24 x 20 cm. (9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Del Norte (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Wells--Colorado--Del Norte--1940-1950.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710007984
Notes
"X2191"--Front of photoprint.; Formerly F41653.; Title printed on front of photoprint.; R7100079848
Identifier
F41653 DPLW; Sanborn.
Filename
10007984.tif
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